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Bicycle Safety

Bike Safety Tips

Follow our tips below for a safe and incident free riding experience. Happy biking!

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Use your head!

Wear a helmet and you can reduce your risk of injury by 85%!


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Signal!

Use hand signals when turning, as a matter of law, courtesy, and safety.



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Keep straight!

Ride single-file and in a straight line. Do NOT weave between cars!


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Stop!

Cyclists must STOP at stop signs, and obey all traffic signs and signals.



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Be bright at night!

A white headlight and red rear light or reflector is required at night.


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Lock up!

Lock your bike around the frame and through both wheels with a quality U-lock.




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